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Cameroonian, Nigerian and Chadian troops fighting terrorism in the Lake Chad basin say attacks on military positions have been increasing since Boko Haram leader Aboubakar Shekau was declared dead in May. Military officials from the three countries say the Islamic State in West Africa Province group, or ISWAP, is completely changing terrorism tactics to gain…

While Islamist insurgents around the world are inspired by the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan, the question of whether and how they will benefit as a result is more complicated, as Crisis Group experts explain in this 360-degree view.

External Relations Minister received in audience two senior UN officials of West and Central Africa on October 18, 2021.

External Relations Minister, Mbella Mbella received in audience the Special Representative of the Secretary General and Head of UNOCA, François Louncény Fall on October 4, 2021.

Mamman Nuhu, Executive Secretary, Lake Chad Basin Commission and Head of Mission of the Multinational Joint Task Force.

This was during an audience accorded the Nigerian High Commissioner to Cameroon by the Minister of External Relations on Tuesday May 21, 2019.

Nigerien Airforce bombed the Yobe village while in pursuit of Boko Haram insurgents.

The claim of responsibility from the Islamic state for the devastating suicide bombing at Kabul airport came as little surprise. However, the key question is who is ISKP and why is the militant group at odds with the Taliban?

The Security Council today expressed concern at growing insecurity, terrorism and maritime piracy in West Africa, the Sahel and the Gulf of Guinea and encouraged

Kingsley Nwezeh in Abuja The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Maj. Gen. Faruk Yahaya, yesterday approved the appointment of Principal Staff Officers (PSOs), field commanders and other key staff expected to provide the much needed vigour in his command of the Nigerian Army (NA). A statement issued by Army Spokesman, Brigadier-General Onyema Nwachukwu, said the posting was released by the office of the military secretary were designed to rejig the army leadership for efficiency in command and administr...